forgiveness in marriage
Why Forgive? – Marriage Message #193
“The most important skill in maintaining unity as a couple is forgiveness. You’ll undoubtedly make mistakes, disappoint one another, and make some poor decisions. The only way to keep the relationship growing in the midst of our humanity is to forgive.” (Bill and Pam Farrel) We’re told in the Bible Read More…
Six Powerful Words in Marriage – MM #192
On March 18th Cindy and I celebrated our wedding anniversary. I (Steve) was wondering how many times Cindy and I have told each other, “I love you” over the past 45+ years. We are both very expressive and open about our love for each other. Words we say to each Read More…
The Many Barriers To Forgiveness
There are two barriers to forgiveness. One is simple unwillingness, which is something each of us can decide to change. The other is misunderstanding of what biblical forgiveness is. Forgiveness can be confusing. Misinterpretations of Scripture and other misconceptions have distorted its meaning. As we sharpen the focus on God’s Read More…
The Faces Of Forgiveness
A few weeks ago, we were talking with a good friend who made a comment that really got us thinking. He said he could not forgive a particular person because that person had not asked him for forgiveness. Are we held back from forgiveness in this way? What are the Read More…
Forgiveness: Important in Marriage – Message #92
“Marriage becomes a series of surprises for most of us, and one of them is how frequently we need to forgive and be forgiven.” (From the book, “The First Years of Forever” by Dr Ed Wheat) In our many years of marriage we’ve had to give the gift of forgiveness Read More…
Fallibility in the Art of Marriage – MM #69
Have you ever viewed your marriage as a “work of art” — one that reflects the heart of Christ? I know that for many years Steve and I sure didn’t! We just went about living out our married lives in the ways of “the good, the bad, and the ugly.” We Read More…
Forgiveness in Marriage – MM #55
This is a difficult subject to discuss because of the sensitivity of what it involves to get to that place. But it is a necessary one because we all must deal with forgiveness. Throughout this message, we’re going to weave together various quotes and scriptures, praying it will minister to Read More…
Marriage Forgiveness: When Sinners Say “I DO”
We can’t deny it, we ALL do things we should not. According to the Bible, that makes us sinners (even though we don’t want to think of ourselves in this way). Bible tells us, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Marriage especially, can accelerate Read More…
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DON’T FORGIVE?
What happens when you don’t forgive? Do you want to know a few things that could possibly happen if don’t eventually come to a place where you are able to release the hurt you are feeling and forgive? Below are a few points you might want to prayerfully consider on Read More…